Stamp Duty Rule Change Forces UK First-Time Buyers to Pay £4,618 More Monday, April 13, 2026 stampduty housing firsttimebuyers property england affordability realestate mortgage threshold homebuying UK first-time homebuyers are facing increased financial pressure following a recent change to stamp duty rules. Since the temporary stamp duty relief ended in April 2025, first-time buyers in England have paid an estimated … Read More
Posh Midlands Borough Among Few Areas with Falling House Prices Monday, April 6, 2026 northwarwickshire houseprices midlands propertymarket realestate housingtrends homeowners propertyvalues midlandsborough marketdecline While house prices have generally risen across much of the Midlands over the past year, North Warwickshire—a posh and leafy borough—stands out as an exception. Recent data reveals that average property values in this area … Read More
The 'Calm City' with All the Perks and None of the Stress Named Staffordshire’s Best Place to Live Saturday, March 28, 2026 lichfield staffordshire homes commuting michelin schools community culture transport realestate If bustling Birmingham feels overwhelming, consider crossing the border into Staffordshire, where Lichfield offers a refreshing alternative. Recently crowned Staffordshire’s best place to live by lifestyle magazine Muddy … Read More
Buy a farmhouse for £1.6m – complete with a charming model village Saturday, March 21, 2026 farmhouse modelvillage gradeii georgian bletchingdon oxfordshire restoration listedbuilding annexe realestate A remarkable farmhouse is for sale at £1.6 million—and it comes with an extraordinary bonus: a detailed model village. The Malt House, a four-bedroom Georgian-fronted Grade II listed building, dates back to the early 19th … Read More
Charming Four-Bedroom Cottage in Birmingham’s Top-Rated Bournville Goes to Auction from £69k Saturday, March 21, 2026 bournville birmingham property realestate auction cottage homesale gardenvillage cadbury investment A charming four-bedroom, semi-detached cottage in Bournville—recently named Birmingham’s “Best Place to Live” by The Sunday Times—is set to go under the hammer next week with a guide price starting at £69,000. Located at 36 … Read More
The Prestigious Twatling Road Near Birmingham: Where Mansions Command Over £700,000 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 realestate birmingham luxury property mansions affluent housing location investment community Nestled between the affluent villages of Lickey and Barnt Green, just south of Birmingham, lies a road with a name that raises eyebrows: Twatling Road. Despite this undoubtedly risqué moniker, it remains one of the region’s … Read More